Date: 14/05/2025 - 14/05/2025
Time: 12:00 PM - 03:15 PM
Venue: Kirkleatham Walled Garden, Plantation Road, Kirkleatham, Redcar, TS10 4AS
Join the Energi Coast Innovation Group on 14th May 2025 at Kirkleatham Walled Gardens for an event which will see industry experts come together to discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the scale-up offshore wind deployment.
North East England has proudly been at the forefront of innovation since the inception of the offshore wind sector almost 25 years ago.
Following the launch of the Innovation Group in September 2020 a number of informative and well-attended innovation focused events have taken place. Come join us at this free event.
Programme
12.00 Registration and networking lunch
13.00 Welcome & introduction, Prof. Simon Hogg, Durham University
13.10 Challenges, Hosted by Prof. Ian Ritchey, Durham University
• IGP Delivery Body – Industrial Growth Plan, Tim Pick MBE, Chair
• Equinor’s Developer View, Tom Nightingale
• MPI Offshore / Van Oord’s Installer’s View, Lewis Porter
13.55 Refreshments & networking
14.25 Solutions, Prof. Ian Ritchey, Durham University
• SeAH Wind – Tier 1 supplier’s role, David Jack
• ORE Catapult’s Energy Central Campus and the actions needed to fill the skills gap, Danielle Portsmouth
• Osbit / Venterra’s Technical solutions, Robbie Blakeman, Osbit
15.10 Wrap up & session close, Prof. Simon Hogg, Durham University
15.15 Event close
Why exhibit?
Being an exhibitor allows you to reach to a wide range of delegates, in your own way. Tap into this event and put your brand in front of energy professionals. Invite your own key clients, customers and suppliers and strengthen your place in their network.
Interested in becoming an exhibitor?
Contact Beth Hall bhall@nof.co.uk or via +44(0)191 375 1639 to find out what stand opportunities we have available!
Why sponsor?
Sponsorship raises brand awareness and credibility within the industry and puts your company name in the spotlight.
Your sponsorship could include:
- Speaking opportunities or company name check
- Branding featured on event marketing materials
- Complimentary exhibition stand or tickets
Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Contact Philippa Smith psmith@nof.co.uk or via +44(0)191 375 1639 to see what sponsorship packages we have available.
About Energi Coast
Energi Coast is North East England’s Offshore Wind Cluster, owned and operated by NOF.
Comprised of over 30 key regional businesses and stakeholder organisations with an interest in offshore wind, the Energi Coast Leadership Group works to develop strategies and action plans which include promoting regional capabilities, attracting inward investment, investing in innovation, encouraging exports and connecting the supply chain to Academia, Innovation, Ports, Developers with local projects and Regional Government for mutual benefit.
Alongside the Leadership Group, the Innovation and Skills Groups work with the wider North East England supply chain of over 300 companies, to promote and profile the region as a key hub to support the UK and International offshore wind markets.
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